Secretary of State Looking for Poll Workers

Submitted by smcconnell on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 5:13pm

Secretary of State Jason Kander is encouraging Missourians to sign up to be poll workers and help run the state’s upcoming primary election on August 5th. Kander said Monday that it’s a great opportunity for civic management, especially for college students and other young people looking to learn more about the Democratic process. All volunteers must be registered voters. Find more information at sos.mo.gov or contact Franklin County Clerk Debbie Door.

LOCAL WEATHER

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Gus Kleekamp with the Washington Post 218 Junior American Legion Baseball Team. Gus pitches, plays shortstop and bats third on the Junior Legion team that won the state championship in Blue Springs over the weekend. He posted the save in a 4-3 win over Festus in the title game. His batting average is .400 with 47-rbi and 47 runs scored. As a pitcher, he's 5-0 with an ERA of 1.631 and a WHIP of .961.

SPORTS CORNER

The Washington Seniors came back to life with a 14-2 route of Manchester Post 208 in the loser's bracket of the state tournament in Sedalia Friday afternoon. Matt Miller pitched a complete game for the win, as Washington improved to 35-4. The victory puts Post 218 in the championship game against Fike-Blue Springs today.